Name: Bacon, Potato, and Cheddar Frittata
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; 3 tablespoons half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces bacon (about 8 slices), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 ounces cheddar cheese , cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup); 3 scallions , sliced thin on the bias (about 1/3 cup)

Bacon, Potato, and Cheddar Frittata

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on January 30, 2012

Time

1 hour

Yield

Serves 6 to 8 (Makes one 12-inch frittata)

Ingredients

12 large eggs 3 tablespoons half-and-half ½ teaspoon table salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces bacon (about 8 slices), cut crosswise into ¼-inch pieces1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into ¼-inch cubes (about ¾ cup)3 scallions, sliced thin on the bias (about ⅓ cup)

Before You Begin

It's important to use a well-seasoned skillet in this recipe. Because broilers vary so much in intensity, watch the frittata carefully as it cooks.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position, about 5 inches from heating element; heat broiler. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl until well combined, about 30 seconds. Set eggs aside.

Fry bacon in 12-inch carbon-steel or cast iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 9 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Add potatoes to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir cheddar, scallions, and bacon into eggs; add egg mixture to skillet and cook, using spatula to stir and scrape bottom of skillet, until large curds form and spatula begins to leave wake but eggs are still very wet, about 2 minutes. Shake skillet to distribute eggs evenly; cook without stirring for 30 seconds to let bottom set.

Slide skillet under broiler and broil until frittata has risen and surface is puffed and spotty brown, 3 to 4 minutes; when cut into with paring knife, eggs should be slightly wet and runny. Remove skillet from oven and let stand 5 minutes to finish cooking; using spatula, loosen frittata from skillet and slide onto platter or cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve.